Processor power

ben_g_stahl · 10-23-2006, 05:16 PM

I do alot of gaming these days and i have a question about the processor in my next computer.

Specs: Intel Core 2 duo 2.13ghz or 1.86ghz , 1066FSB
4gb ddr2 sdram 667mhz= 4 dimms
256mb nVidia 7900GS
No physics accelerator

my question is should i get 1.86ghz or 2.13ghz for a high performance gaming?

Indoril Nerevar · 10-23-2006, 07:44 PM

Rule of thumb: the higher the CPU model, the better the CPU in that range. If you can afford it, go for the 2.13GHz, as it will perform better than the 1.86GHz.

**forcifer** · 10-23-2006, 08:50 PM

or you can get the 1.86 and OC it to 2.13. will be same performance (not reccomended, but still an option for budget weary)

**Fr4665** · 10-24-2006, 05:36 AM

OC it as you can on stock heatsinks due to them running super cool ofcourse when OCing consider ur warranty gone.

ben_g_stahl · 10-24-2006, 05:46 AM

well then i think im gonna get the 2.13ghz. I dont want to OC for the excat reason Fr4665 said GOODBYE warrenty. Thanks for the help guys.

10-23-2006, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
ben_g_stahl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 31 OS: WinXP	Processor power I do alot of gaming these days and i have a question about the processor in my next computer. Specs: Intel Core 2 duo 2.13ghz or 1.86ghz , 1066FSB 4gb ddr2 sdram 667mhz= 4 dimms 256mb nVidia 7900GS No physics accelerator my question is should i get 1.86ghz or 2.13ghz for a high performance gaming?

10-23-2006, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,007 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Rule of thumb: the higher the CPU model, the better the CPU in that range. If you can afford it, go for the 2.13GHz, as it will perform better than the 1.86GHz. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

10-23-2006, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
forcifer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,623 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	or you can get the 1.86 and OC it to 2.13. will be same performance (not reccomended, but still an option for budget weary) __________________ now i remember

10-24-2006, 05:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	OC it as you can on stock heatsinks due to them running super cool ofcourse when OCing consider ur warranty gone. __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-24-2006, 05:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
ben_g_stahl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 31 OS: WinXP	well then i think im gonna get the 2.13ghz. I dont want to OC for the excat reason Fr4665 said GOODBYE warrenty. Thanks for the help guys.